The Second Life of Samuel Tyne - Rilegato

“Both familiar and exotic, The Second Life of Samuel Tyne is...a moving and brilliant novel.” (David Adams Richards, author of Mercy Among the Children)

“Edugyan’s language is supple, wry and at turns sensuous. This intricately worked narrative heralds an excellent new voice” (Chris Abani, author of GraceLand)

“It’s hard to believe it’s a first novel...Competent storytelling abilities and deft use of language....A well written book.” (Los Angeles Times)

“A beautifully rendered and haunting look at personal longing and family obligations.” (Booklist)

“Simultaneously sweeping and intimate, brutal and tender, high-spirited and desolate.” (Baltimore Sun)

“In this brilliantly written debut novel, Edugyan flawlessly creates and maintains a pervasive sense of hope loneliness, foreboding and futility.” (Black Issues Book Review)

“Written with an assured hand, Edugyan’s graceful narrative belies the underlying menace that permeates her story.” (The Seattle Skanner)

“A provocative thriller.” (Essence)

“An elegant first novel.” (Chicago Tribune)

“Fine writing...engaging first work, reminiscent of early VS Naipaul.” (The Guardian)